A Guide to the Benford and Wilson Account Ledger B, 1866-1867
A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions.
Use Restrictions
The volume is fragile and should be handled with care.
Preferred Citation
Benford and Wilson Account Ledger B, 1866-1867. Local government records collection, Botetourt County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.
Acquisition Information
This item came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Botetourt County.
Historical Information
Benford and Wilson was a mercantile business that conducted business in Botetourt County during the mid-nineteenth century.
Scope and Content
Benford and Wilson Account Ledger B, 1866-1867, contains information related to a mercantile business selling spices, dishes, cloth, clothing, sewing accessories, and other household items. It records the individual accounts of customers. Each account lists transactions in chronological order, items purchased, and the amount owed and paid. Items purchased include calico, nutmeg, glasses, etc. Includes index.
Index Terms
- Benford and Wilson (Botetourt County, Va.)
- Consumer goods--Virginia--Botetourt County.
- Merchants--Virginia--Botetourt County.
- Botetourt County--History--19th century.
- Business records--Virginia--Botetourt County.
- Ledgers (account books)--Virginia--Botetourt County.
- Local government records--Virginia--Botetourt County.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Botetourt County--History--19th century.